Basically it's all about changing the sensory input. Of course, keep offering to nurse- eventually baby will decide to settle down and eat.

June 5th, 2012, 05:03 PM

@llli*aprilsmagic

Re: 18 days old and really need help

Keep switching sides,over and over. She probably isn't hungry. It is probably evening fussies ;) and nothing makes them happy then

June 5th, 2012, 07:41 PM

@llli*ka.gregory

Re: 18 days old and really need help

I'll have to try some of that. She acts hungry but she won't nurse so it's hard to figure it out. It'd just be nice if she'd figure out what it is she wants a little earlier so i can get some sleep lol

June 5th, 2012, 08:21 PM

@llli*Leslie

Re: 18 days old and really need help

Hang in there, mama. You are doing a fabulous job and very soon this will be a thing of the past. A great hurdle that you have surpassed.

June 6th, 2012, 09:33 AM

@llli*ka.gregory

Re: 18 days old and really need help

So far she's still going without a bottle and has plenty of wet diapers. She hasn't had a dirty diaper since the morning before yesterday though. She doesn't seem to be in any pain and it's actually a little watery when she does go so i guess she's still ok. I hope so anyways

June 6th, 2012, 09:41 AM

@llli*mommal

Re: 18 days old and really need help

As long as she's peeing things are okay on a basic level. But if she goes more than a few days without pooping, you may want to see your pediatrician for a weight check, and maybe contact a LC for an evaluation of what is going on. Not to worry you- most likely everything is fine! It's just that when you transition back to exclusive breastfeeding, you want to be a little more careful than average.